The monitoring of recreational craft covers the regulation of a wide range of vessels including yachts, speedboats, jet skis, canoes and paddle boats.
The Director's jurisdiction to regulate boating predominately arises under the Marine Safety Act 2010 although some powers are exercised under delegation founded under Commonwealth legislation.
[11] The compliance support scheme enables the appointment of authorised officers and confers coercive powers and a range of administrative and court-based sanctions.
The Transport Integration Act provides, for example, that the Director "...when performing or exercising his or her functions, is independent and is not subject to the direction and control of the Minister.
"[17] Independence is supported by provisions requiring that the removal of the Director from office can only occur with the approval of both Houses of Parliament.
[18] Many of the responsibilities of the Director center on monitoring and enforcing industry compliance with safety standards established by legislation.